Both the Glitterati and the Litterati of Dublin’s society turned up to support the event and embraced it as “the Irish Eat, Pray, Love”.

Sunday Independent columnist Barry Egan was there with Tom Blake. PJ Gibbons of Social & Personal attended along with Rebecca Morgan and upcoming model Emma Carey. James Gibbons of The Irish Times arrived looking dapper as usual.

Professor Yvonne Scannell of Trinity College arrived with fellow law lecturer Des Ryan and the supremely elegant barrister Mary Pat Stewart. Barrister Rebecca Coen from the DPP’s office was in attendance with her partner Bobby. Ms. Coen’s son Mark, a Law lecturer in DCU was there along with her daughter Emily.

Meghan Costello of Fashion One crew arrived with a camera man to interview Ms. Coen – a former fashion stylist and PR consultant. Aisling Kilduff of the Design Centre was there as was matchmaker Avril Mulcahy.